Community Impact Initiative Starting Soon

Novo Ministries has been providing weekly and summer programming for elementary-age children living within the Oklahoma City Housing Authority’s four family housing developments in the greater Oklahoma City area since the summer of 2004.
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority believes that the programming and mentorship provided by Novo Ministries’ staff and volunteers have greatly impacted the children of their developments. In December 2009, the Housing Authority asked Novo Ministries to develop and pilot a new initiative to provide daily programming at one of the four family public housing developments. This new initiative will be completely funded by the Housing Authority through grant monies and their general operating budget.

On March 29th as part of the new “Community Impact Initiative” Novo Ministries will begin daily programming at the Oak Grove Community Center. The center will be open immediately after school for three hours each day. During the summer, the center will be open all day. Activities and programs will include Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts programming, activity centers, snacks, classes, theme days, tutoring, games, mentorship, and guided free time.
This initiative has facilitated strong partnerships between the Regional Food Bank, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Oklahoma City Housing Authority, and Novo Ministries. These organizations and the Oak Grove community are excited about these partnerships and the potential for life-change and long-lasting impact.